Ford / Cortina , 1.6L

Description

1982 Ford Cortina L 1.6 4 Door Saloon Y Registration A lovely opportunity to own one of the very last of the Ford Cortinas, this 1982 Y registration Cortina L is finished in blue and powered by the familiar 1.6-litre Pinto petrol engine. The Cortina is one of those cars that needs very little introduction. For decades it was part of everyday British life, and good surviving examples are becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly cars that still retain a substantial amount of their original history. And it is the history with this particular car that really makes it stand out. The car comes with stacks of paperwork and documentation, including its original bill of sale from the supplying Ford dealer. Even better, included within the history file is a letter from the gentleman who purchased the Cortina brand new in 1982 and went on to own it right through until 2013 – an incredible 31 years with its first owner. His letter gives further information about the car, including details of his ownership and work carried out over the years, providing the sort of personal history that is becoming increasingly rare with cars of this age. The accompanying history also includes: Original bill of sale Letter from the original owner Large quantity of paperwork and invoices Manuals Period brochures Photographs relating to the car Documentation covering its life and maintenance Seven former keepers recorded Mechanically, it is powered by Ford’s tried-and-tested 1.6-litre Pinto engine, driving the rear wheels, a wonderfully simple and familiar combination that helped make these cars such a common sight on British roads. This is a proper old-school four door family saloon from an era when the Cortina was everywhere yet today seeing a good one out on the road is becoming a rarity. PLEASE WATCH OUR FULL YOUTUBE WALK-AROUND VIDEO BEFORE ENQUIRING. This is the link: https://youtu.be/hl_R-klXFQE We have produced a detailed video of this Cortina on The Classic Car Guys UK Advert YouTube channel, where we take you around the entire exterior, interior and underneath the car, giving a full and straightforward description of its overall condition. Rather than trying to hide anything with carefully selected photographs, the video gives prospective buyers the opportunity to have a proper look around the car before travelling to view it. Please follow the YouTube link in the advert and watch the full video it really is the best way to see exactly what this Cortina is all about. As with all classic vehicles, we welcome and encourage viewing prior to purchase. A very usable piece of 1980s Ford history with an unusually comprehensive history file and a wonderful story behind it. 1982 Ford Cortina L 1.6 Y Registration 4 Door Saloon 1.6 Pinto Petrol Blue Exceptional History File Original Bill of Sale 31 Years With Its First Owner Please contact The Classic Car Guys UK for further information or to arrange a viewing.